What is a Campanelli instrument?
The glockenspiel (German pronunciation: [ˈɡlɔkənˌʃpiːl] or [ˈɡlɔkŋ̍ˌʃpiːl], Glocken: bells and Spiel: Play) is a percussion instrument composed of a set of tuned keys arranged in the fashion of the keyboard of a piano. In music scores the glockenspiel is sometimes designated by the Italian term campanelli.
How did the snare drum get its name?
Inside of the drum there is a between 8 and 18 snares, which are made of plastic, metal, nylon, silk, or other material, stretched across the snare head. The snares are what make the crisp sound of the snare drum possible. This is also the reason it is called the ‘snare drum’.
What is a field drum?
Military drum/field drum: a snare drum with a diameter of 14–16 in and 9–16 in deep, with a wood or metal shell and the two heads stretched by tensioning screws. It has a snare-release lever to activate or deactivate a minimum of eight metal, gut, or plastic snares.
What is the difference between a xylophone and a vibraphone?
While xylophones produce a crisper and richer sound, vibraphones have a much more mellow and damp sound. Depending on what you need them for, both instruments can sound quite beautifully, and it’s ultimately up to your own personal choice which one you prefer.
How does a glockenspiel make sound?
The musician holds two to four mallets, the palm of the hand facing downward. The striking spot is almost in the middle of the bar. The bars have a high density which aids the projection of the tone. Relatively heavy mallets are therefore necessary to cause the bars to vibrate.
What is an interesting fact about the snare drum?
Fun Facts about the Snare Drum The drumheads are made of calfskin or plastic. The drumheads are held in place by metal or wood rims. Orchestral snare drums are generally 14 inches in diameter and vary in depth from around five to six inches. Different sized snare drums are used depending on the sound that’s needed.
What are small snare drums called?
Piccolo snare: A piccolo snare is a smaller snare drum that produces a higher pitch and a sharp staccato sound. Today’s piccolo snares are almost always built with a steel shell.